Jim Schaffert
Photo of a coastal water fountain landscape in Los Angeles.

The client wanted a rare, shaded landscaped area that allowed a unique look to his landscaping. Smalls Landscaping strives to be different from any other.

Example of a classic balcony design in Seattle with a pergola

Photo Credit: Mark Schwartz
Patio - mediterranean patio idea in San Francisco with a pergola

A view to the Japanese Islands is framed by two weeping willow trees and a planting of Rosa rugosa ‘Frau Dagmar Hastrup’ and Indigofera kirilowii. Planting hides a culvert that delivers water to the Lake.

This 6000 square foot residence sits on a hilltop overlooking rolling hills and distant mountains beyond. The hacienda style home is laid out around a central courtyard. The main arched entrance opens through to the main axis of the courtyard and the hillside views. The living areas are within one space, which connects to the courtyard one side and covered outdoor living on the other through large doors.

The stairs at the bottom of the garden mirror those at the top, and the beautiful willow takes centre stage.
Inspiration for a contemporary backyard landscaping in Vancouver.

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Photo: Shannon Malone © 2013 Houzz
This is an example of a shabby-chic style backyard brick landscaping in San Francisco.

Terren Landscapes http://www.terrenlandscapes.com Project Entry: Pembrooke Estate Rain Garden 2014 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Sustainable Landscape &60,000-$120,000 Award Level: Silver Project Description: The client contracted our company to solve multiple existing drainage problems. In a heavy rain event the existing French drain system would overflow, causing water to pool in the driveway. After investigating the system we found that the capacity of the French drain was undersized for the amount of storm water from the large rain events received in recent years. As a result of our findings and at the request of the homeowner, we designed a storm water management system to capture all storm water from the structures on the property and regenerate the underground aquifers for the volume of a 5.8” rainstorm. In addition to the new drain system, the homeowners wanted a rain garden to provide a backdrop for an existing formal garden, provide a habitat for wildlife, and provide screening from an adjacent neighbor. Throughout the design process many challenges were presented, including an existing gas line, which ran directly through the area that best suited the bioswale. The existence of the gas line caused us to alter the shape and depth of the bioswale in some areas. We also inspected the existing downspouts to make sure there were no obstructions that would impede the system’s efficiency, and then conducted a test pit dig to make sure we had sufficient percolation rates for disposal of storm water. To effectively capture the storm water runoff, the existing downspouts were piped from the main house and the large detached garage to a large catch basin located at the low point in the driveway. The driveway catch basin contains two outlet pipes at different elevations within the basin allowing water from smaller rain events to enter the bioswale and rain garden area to percolate into the soil before excess water overflows into a sediment trap which filters out any debris and is then piped to an underground StormTech® pit to slowly percolate into the ground. The other outlet pipe in the driveway catch basin is used for larger storm water events, taking the water directly to the StormTech® pit. Accepting and slowing the velocity of the storm water, mitigation of erosion, and filtering out pollutants contained in the “first flush” of rainfall are the primary functions of the bioswale and rain garden. Planting these areas with mostly native plant species helps carry out these functions while attracting and providing shelter for wildlife. The ‘Niobe’ weeping willow is the centerpiece of the rain garden, connecting with the axis of the existing formal garden. To screen the neighboring property we chose Chamaecyparis nootkatensis ‘Pendula’ for its graceful evergreen habit and tolerance of wet sites. ‘Ivory Halo’ dogwood and Panicum ‘Cloud Nine’ were used for screening as well as winter interest. To provide deciduous structure to the garden Taxodium distichum and Magnolia virginiana were used in conjunction with witch hazel. Mostly native wetland perennials were used due to their tolerance of wet conditions and occasional drought. The area above the StormTech® pit provides space for the client’s family to relax. The rain garden and bioswale provide screening, storm water management, a habitat for wildlife, and plants that enhance the adjacent formal garden. Photo Credit: Terren Landscapes

Inspiration for a rustic stone landscaping in Detroit.

Shaker-style kitchen with Stickley inspired island. Limestone backsplash and honed granite countertops. photo credit - Patrick Barta Photography
Inspiration for a timeless eat-in kitchen remodel in Seattle with stainless steel appliances, granite countertops, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, gray backsplash and limestone backsplash

Zen home yoga studio photo in Los Angeles

A walking path of stone pavers transitions to grass as it winds through a lush and vibrant garden. Garden: snap dragons (Antirrhinum), foxglove in variety, day lilies, lady's mantle (Alchemilla), astilbe, phlox, hosta in variety, Cranesbill (Geranium), hydrangea, salvia, chrysanthemum in variety, bleeding hearts (Dicentras), roses, iris Background: weeping willow (Salix), dogwood (Cornus kousa), Japanese maple (Acer palmatum)

Barbara Ries Photography
This is an example of a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Cooking and Dining outdoor
Patio - traditional stone patio idea in San Francisco with a bbq area

Small garden impact
Inspiration for a mediterranean landscaping in San Francisco.

Michael J. Lee Photography
Large beach style slate floor and gray floor sunroom photo in Boston with no fireplace and a skylight

Tuscan stone and rectangular lap pool photo in San Francisco